{"product_id":"sew-your-own-magic-pants-intermediate-i-november-1st-november-22nd-2026-price-includes-pattern","title":"Sew Your Own Magic Pants (Intermediate I): November 1st - November 22nd, 2026 (price includes pattern)","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a 4-week in person machine sewing course that meets once a week. It guides the students through the process of making a pair of Magic Pants using a pattern by Ann Tilley, a textile artist, clothing designer + teacher from Durham, NC. The class meets on Tuesday evenings from 6:15pm - 8:15pm and will be held in our sewing area at Community with a maximum class size of 6 students. The sewing pattern is included in the price of the course.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntermediate sewing skills are required for this course. Students need to have an understanding of their machine and its settings, and basic clothing construction and finishing techniques. If you have never used a sewing machine or made a garment before, please take our beginners courses before signing up for this class.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo need to pick between comfort and style. Join us as we make our own (appropriately named) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMagic Pants\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — pants that \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003elook\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e polished and tailored, yet are “magically” flux-friendly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeaturing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA sailor-style front flap that conceals a stretchy ribbed knit panel so you can pull them over your hips with ease, then snap or button them in place.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGenerous, deep front pockets hidden behind that flap - perfect for stashing your essentials.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA modern, wide leg silhouette.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdjustable waist thanks to D-rings, snaps, and hidden elastic - so you can customize the fit to YOUR shape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat you’ll learn:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to choose and work with light-to-mid-weight woven fabrics (and how to mix in knits for the panel!)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to read and use a multi-size pattern (approx. 34″–66″ hips)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTechniques for inserting an elastic-back, sewing straps, interfacing, installing D-rings\/buttons\/snaps, and sewing large format pattern pieces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTips for smooth finishes on pockets, flaps, and hems\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLevel:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Intermediate, perfect if you’ve sewn pants before or want to stretch your skills a bit with new techniques.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupplies other than the sewing pattern are not included. **You are responsible for bringing your own sewing machine and supplies.** You will receive a supply list from the instructor at least five days before the course begins.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeet the instructor: Rachel \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003ePutman\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eInspired by Betty and Veronica and fueled by a lifelong love of making, Rachel has been an advocate for slow fashion since she was a teen. Her passion grew into teaching—sharing her skills with friends and family, fellow sewists online, and now the local community. Rachel has been a pattern tester, fit model, and content creator for many independent designers. She’s excited to spark creativity and confidence in new and experienced sewists while building connections with Athens’ creative community.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a four week course and includes the following dates:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSunday, November 1st, 3:00pm - 5:00pm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSunday, November 8th, 3:00pm - 5:00pm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSunday, November 15th, 3:00pm - 5:00pm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSunday, November 22nd, 3:00pm - 5:00pm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor Ages 18+\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease provide an email AND phone number at checkout.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor cancellations, you will receive a 75% refund until seven days before the beginning of the course. Cancellation seven days or less before the course results in a refund of 25% of the workshop cost.  No refunds will be issued on the day the course begins or after the course has begun. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Community Classes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51836624011569,"sku":null,"price":183.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2738\/8384\/files\/IMG_3743_1.jpg?v=1757960748","url":"https:\/\/shopcommunityathens.com\/products\/sew-your-own-magic-pants-intermediate-i-november-1st-november-22nd-2026-price-includes-pattern","provider":"COMMUNITY","version":"1.0","type":"link"}